Labor and wage questions in Graettinger markets 1919
A Graettinger Market feature discusses wage theory and labor unrest, arguing that enlightened self interest guides progress while condemning greed in rail unions. It warns centralized control would ruin railroads through mismanagement, citing Lenin and Trotsky as cautionary examples of nationalization.
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United States
Plumb
Garveston
Lee
Stone
Russia
Lenine
Trotzky
Rai
Public unrest nourishes wage conflict and price controls
The piece laments labor strife harming utilities and public service, cites British labor threats, warns of U.S. economic strain, and notes government actions to curb profiteering, stabilize prices, and support food distribution while stressing fair pay for teachers amid broader economic tension.
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Fet
Lenine
Cleveland
Labor Triple Alliance
England
House of Commons
United States
Bill Tweed
Germany
Samruel Gompera
Great Britain
Chicago
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Gevaiiment i
Wnii
Caiis
Justice, Commerce and Agriculture Departments
Federal Trace Commission
Secret Service
War Department
New York State
Pennsylvania
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Terril
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Ruthven, Terril and Graettinger
H. Bale and
J. C. Jertson
Clures
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France
Agriculture Department
Pfarmers and Co
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Minneapolis ‘Tribune
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Washington
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